2010 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR wipers

Quick Reference Guide13
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Headlight flasher
Further information page 49, “The turn signal   and main beam lever ”.
Windscreen wiper lever Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor*
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe
Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper* Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information page 52, “Windshield wiper”.
Power windows* Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window at the rear right door
Button for the power window at the rear left door
Safety switch
Further information page 41, “Buttons on the driver's door”.Refuelling
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Fig. 10 Windscreen wiper lever
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Fig. 11 Buttons on the driver's
door
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Fig. 12 Right rear side of the
vehicle: Fuel filler flap
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Windshield wiper and wash systemWindshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.The windscreen wiper lever fig. 50 has the following positions:Finger-operated wiping– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position .Intermittent wiping– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired break between the individual wiper strokesSlow wipe– Position the lever up into position .Fast wipe– Position the lever up into position .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position , the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate immediately.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
screen).Rain sensor*– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .
– After switching off the ignition, you must then once again activate the sensor by moving the lever into position , and then back into position .Wiping the rear window pane*– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position - the widescreen
wiper will operate every 6 seconds.Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane*– Push the lever away from the steering wh eel into the spring-tensioned position ,
the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate. As long as you hold the lever
in this position, the wiper and the wash system operate - spring-tensioned posi-
tion.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of
the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it .Switching windscreen wipers off– Move the lever back into its home position .
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ignition
is switched on.
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
Fig. 50 Windscreen wiper lever
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated* when the ignition is
switched on.
Top up with wash liquid
page 159.
WARNING
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Properly maintained wind screen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving page 53, “Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen
wipers”.
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Do not use the windscreen washer sy stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and re strict the view to the front.
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The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually
depending on the visibility conditions.Caution
In frosty weather, please firs t of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers
when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades
and the motor of the windscreen wipers!Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
Taking off the wiper blade– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm .
– Press the securing spring in the directio n of arrow and press the wiper blade at
the same time to the windscreen - Wa rning, danger of breaking the wind-
screen. fig. 51  .Attaching a wiper blade– Clip the securing spring until it is heard to lock in the windscreen wiper arm.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
Wiper blades in proper condition are essentia l to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades
should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades co uld then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle wash ing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
matic vehicle wash system .
WARNING
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If the windscreen wipers are handled ca relessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
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You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blad e with a sponge or cloth if it is very
dirty, for example fr om insect residues.
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Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. The wiper
blades are available fr om specialist garages.
Fig. 51 Wiper blade for the
windscreen wiper
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Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Octavia)*Taking off the wiper blade– Fold the window wiper arm away fig. 52 .
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– Take hold of the wiper blade in the midd le with the other hand and take off the
wiper blade by moving in direction of arrow .Attaching a wiper blade– Interlock the wiper blade into th e window wiper arm - see arrow .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for page 53, “Replacing wiper blades for the wind-
screen wipers”.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorAdjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to the
rear.
Basic setting– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.Dimming mirror– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Exterior mirrorThe heating of the external mirror functi ons only when ignition is switched on.
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors*
Carry out the adjustment at the set button ne xt to the inner door handle when the igni-
tion is switched on fig. 53 .
Position
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Heating of the exterior mirrors (only on ve hicles with electrically operated power
windows).
Position L
Operating the left and right mirr ors at the same time (valid for vehicles with electrically
operated power windows).
Operating the left mirror (valid for vehicles without electrically operated power
windows).
Fig. 52 Wiper blade for rear
window
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Fig. 53 Inner part of door:
Rotary knob
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Connecting positive terminals
– Attach one end to the positive terminal page 173, fig. 166 of the discharged
battery .
– Attach the other end to the positive term inal of the battery supplying the power
.Connecting negative terminal and engine block– Attach one end to the negative termin al of the battery supplying the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the
engine block, or to the engine block itself.Starting the engine– Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
– Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right
away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they were
connected up.
WARNING
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The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal of
the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the
vehicle - risk of a short circuit!
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Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started.
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Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.
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Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
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The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
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Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneralPlease pay attention to the following instru ctions if you are going to use a tow rope:Driver of the towing vehicle– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
– Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off.Driver of the towed vehicle– Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also
operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the windscreen wipers and
windscreen washer system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is running. You will require significantly greater physical force to depress the brake
pedal and to steer the vehicle if the engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.
Tow rope or tow bar
A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can use
a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only use plastic
fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope to the towing eyes provided for this purpose page 175,
“Front towing eye”.
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WARNING (continued)
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